The Incredible Mr Tanner. Image shows from L to R: Ernest Tanner (Brian Murphy), Sidney Pratt (Roy Kinnear). Copyright: Thames Television
The Incredible Mr Tanner
- TV sitcom
- ITV1
- 1981
- 6 episodes (1 series)
Ernest Tanner is a bumbling, accident-prone man who is perhaps the worst escapologist in the world. Stars Brian Murphy, Roy Kinnear, Tony Melody and Rosie Collins.
Episode menu
Series 1, Episode 3 - The Magic Lantern
A new television set provides a distraction for Ernest and Sidney after they have heard about all the sex and nudity being shown. It seems that the best they can get from it is seeing whether the little girl blinks while watching the test card!
Broadcast details
- Date
- Thursday 5th March 1981
- Time
- 8pm
- Channel
- ITV1
- Length
- 25 minutes
Cast & crew
| Brian Murphy | Ernest Tanner |
| Roy Kinnear | Sidney Pratt |
| Tony Melody | Archie |
| Rosie Collins | Prudence |
| Willoughby Goddard | Tom |
| Ivor Roberts | Charlie |
| Graham Fletcher-Cook | Kid |
| Peter Frazer-Jones | Director |
| Peter Frazer-Jones | Producer |
| Colin Andrews | Production Designer |